116th most affordable of 199 in Metro Detroit
Cost of Living in China Township, MI
A typical home in China Township costs about $1,759 a month, 21.3% of the median household income of $98,879. That makes China Township the 16th most affordable of 30 places in St. Clair County and 116th of 199 across Metro Detroit.
- Median rent a month
- $0
- Median home value
- $322,600
- Owner cost with a mortgage
- $1,759
- Of income on housing
- 21.3%
China Township against St. Clair County and the metro
| Census median | China Township | St. Clair County | Metro Detroit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent (monthly) | $0 | $1,029 | $1,207 |
| Median home value | $322,600 | $224,600 | $249,700 |
| Owner cost with a mortgage (monthly) | $1,759 | $1,469 | $1,720 |
| Median household income (yearly) | $98,879 | $71,270 | $76,664 |
| Share of income on housing | 21.3% | 21.0% | 22.9% |
Ranked 16th most affordable of 30 in St. Clair County. See all 30.
Cost of living near China Township
The towns around China Township, each with its own page.
- Ira Township Rent $1,266 · Home $244,200 159th most affordable in the metro
- Columbus Township Rent $1,430 · Home $323,200 95th most affordable in the metro
- ST Clair Rent $1,113 · Home $223,200 136th most affordable in the metro
- Marine City Rent $944 · Home $159,800 45th most affordable in the metro
- Cottrellville Rent $965 · Home $293,900 62nd most affordable in the metro
- Casco Township Rent $1,091 · Home $303,200 77th most affordable in the metro
- ST Clair Township Rent $1,285 · Home $334,600 83rd most affordable in the metro
- East China Township Rent $909 · Home $275,900 124th most affordable in the metro
Living in China Township
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China Township cost of living questions
5 questions
Is China Township, MI expensive to live in?
A typical home in China Township takes 21.3% of the median household income, against 22.9% across Metro Detroit, which ranks it 116th most affordable of 199 places.
What is the average rent in China Township?
The median gross rent is $0 a month, rent plus the utilities the renter pays.
How much does a house cost in China Township?
Owners put the median home value at $322,600, 29% above the metro. With a mortgage, the median owner pays $1,759 a month for the mortgage, taxes, insurance and utilities.
What income do you need to live in China Township?
Spending no more than 30% of income on housing, the usual rule, a typical China Township home at $1,759 a month calls for about $70,000 a year. The median household here earns $98,879.
Where do these numbers come from?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for China Township. They are medians, half above and half below, and today's listings and rents can differ.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.